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60-second start-up: Unbeelievable Health

60-second start-up: Unbeelievable Health31 August 2012 by Mike

Modern life is fast, there's always something to be done as we rush around as busy as the proverbial bee.  Now a new start-up, Unbeelievable Health, is aiming to make sure we don't get run down by taking a leaf out of the bees book itself. Using natural products produced by bees, founder Sarah Orecchia is aiming to keep us all healthy .

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Home Business Heroes: Bethany Wells

Home Business Heroes: Bethany Wells30 August 2012 by Mike

Home Business Heroes, in association with

Vikingnew

Home businesses generate £284bn of the UK's GDP making them the true heroes of our economy. So to continue Smarta and Viking's celebration of these brave entrepreneurs, we tracked down the founder of TeeTweet, Bethany Wells.

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Inspiring young entrepreneurs: Meet the Change Makers of tomorrow

Inspiring young entrepreneurs: Meet the Change Makers of tomorrow29 August 2012 by Sophie

Young people today, eh - they were never like this in my day. When they're not off winning Gold medals, they're busy starting up some of the most exciting companies in the UK today.

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VIDEO: Start-ups CAN export! This lot have, and so can you

VIDEO: Start-ups CAN export! This lot have, and so can you29 August 2012 by Sophie

It's all well and good George Osborne, Vince Cable and the UK's super-entrepreneurs banging on about how small businesses must start exporting to exploit growth opportunities. They're not the ones who actually have to take the plunge, are they?

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MADE Festival’s inspiring speakers: Joe Cohen, Seatwave

MADE Festival’s inspiring speakers: Joe Cohen, Seatwave28 August 2012 by Mike

In the run up to MADE Festival 2012 we've been granted exclusive access to the high-profile entrepreneurs who are looking to inspire a generation of new businesses. First up is Joe Cohen, founder of Europe's leading ticket exchange, Seatwave.com. His business changed the ticket resale market and has cut out the minefield of doing business with a ticket tout.

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Internet speed is key for small businesses

Internet speed is key for small businesses24 August 2012 by Mike

"Hot on the heels of Usain Bolt and the Jamaican men's sprint team at London 2012, speed has been back in the news this week. This time though, the subject is broadband." Jonathan Elliott, the managing director of money-saving expert for business Make It Cheaper, dives into the argument over whether we should have fast broadband nationwide, or opt for lightning fast broadband in the urban hubs.

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Printed.com rewards their customers

Printed.com rewards their customers22 August 2012 by Mike

Printed.com have launched a rewards scheme that will see businesses get cashback everytime they use the online print shop.

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60-second start-up: BanktotheFuture

60-second start-up: BanktotheFuture22 August 2012 by Mike

Raising finance is one of the toughest problems entrepreneurs face when launching their business. BankToTheFuture.com founder Simon Dixon is aiming to ease the process by encouraging people to invest in small businesses in return for special bonuses.

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Free money-saving event with Vince Cable

Free money-saving event with Vince Cable17 August 2012 by Mike

Businesses in Twickenham are £334,800 better off after working with Make It Cheaper. To celebrate, the money saving expert for business is hosting a free 'Save money, make money' event in the area on 6 September with special guest speaker Vince Cable.

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Home Business Heroes: Lenka Gourdie

Home Business Heroes: Lenka Gourdie16 August 2012 by Mike

Home Business Heroes, in association with

Vikingnew

Home businesses generate £284bn of the UK's GDP, making them the true heroes of our economy. So to continue Smarta and Viking's celebration of these brave entrepreneurs, we tracked down Lenka Gourdie, founder of BagServant.co.uk

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